Gum disease? Sounds terrible! What is it?
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease/periodontitis is a chronic infection of the gums and bone around the tooth. This results in bone loss around the tooth root. Signs of gum disease (not a definitive list): Loose teeth Sensitive teeth Gum recession Teeth appearing ‘longer’ Bleeding around gums Teeth moving or ‘coming out of […]
What toothpaste should I be using?
People always ask us, what toothpaste should I be using? Is it important to use a particular brand? So we thought we would review the most common types of toothpaste. Normal fluoridated toothpaste This is what you should be using if you are 6 years of age or over Ensure the toothpaste has Fluoride! Most […]
Veneers
So everyone has heard about veneers! I get so many people coming in and asking me about veneers and most people don’t really understand what they are! What are veneers? Veneers are facings/covers that are bonded onto the tooth to change the shape/colour/alignment of teeth. Generally all 6 front teeth are done at the […]